Good numbers of bluegills and crappies were sampled in 2017. Most bluegills were less than 8-inches long, but some larger bluegills are available to anglers. Most crappies sampled were 8- to 10-inches long. All sizes of largemouth bass were sampled with most bass 12- to 16-inches long.(2017)

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Iowa-Caught Fish Are Safe to Eat, In Almost All Cases

The vast majority of Iowa’s streams, rivers and lakes offer safe and high-quality fish that pose little or no threat to human health if consumed. Some limitations may apply for young children and pregnant women. Here’s a Fish Consumption Fact Sheet from the Iowa DNR and the Iowa Dept. of Public Health for more information. Here is a list of current fish consumption advisories for Iowa lakes and rivers.